frontrunner Valley Trail Challenge 5 – June 28, 2015

frontrunner Magazine, “Ang pambansang babasahin ng mananakbong Pilipino” cordially invites everyone to join the 5th edition of the Valley Trail Challenge that will be held on June 28, 2015 at Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

They offer a race distance for everyone: whether you are a newbie in trails, a first-time ultramarathoner, or one trying to beat a personal record.

Experience the peace and serenity of running in a natural setting without the distractions of the usual pre- and post-race fanfare. Test your feet on an out-and-back course that is generally runner-friendly, with a slightly rolling, but mostly flat, terrain consisting of single- and double-track dirt roads.

As a yearly tradition of this race, part of the proceeds will be donated to HERO Foundation.

Note: Please note that in keeping with the true spirit of trail running, environmental protection and preservation, runners are strongly advised to be self-sufficient. Despite the presence of aid stations along the route, runners must carry their own headlamps/flashlights, hydration kits, first-aid and nutrition supplies. Littering will be strictly prohibited.

People who ran this race had massive bouts of doubt whether to run again on the road. And the race director? He will send you to never ending field of grass on your own. There will be routes covered by tree canopies, a few bull which will stare at your red shirt, an open sky and horizon as far as the eyes could see. Oh, and the wind here smells like grass. Don’t be tempted by these things. Else, you will come to hate the pollution, dust, noise, filthy streets of Manila, ill-temper drivers of BGC, and the tall buildings blocking the sky whenever you join road races in the city.

Homer del rosario mainly dirt tracks, hills, grasslands, some ascents, not too technical. you’ll survive with road running shoes, but pray it will not rain, or mud will get you down. i recommend shoes with some traction (lugs/threads) at least.Check out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OJFoDL353c